Loose Ammunition Leads to Discovery of Stolen Firearm

Occurred on 10/17/11, 02:40 a.m.   Theft of a Firearm   1800 Van Loan     1110170020

An Officer pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation and contacted the driver Tomas Ortiz (03/22/86).  Further investigation revealed Ortiz was in possession of ammunition and a rifle.  Officers found the rifle to be stolen out of Port Arthur.  The two passengers were released, but Ortiz was arrested for Theft of a Firearm.  His black 2007 Mazda was impounded.